If you have ever sat in traffic for an hour on the Beltway during rush hour just to cover five exits, you may already know why in home music lesson in general can be more convenient than studio lessons in the D.C. area. This is a high traffic location, and for many busy families, the
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The Power of Positivity in Music Lessons – Lessons Learned from ADD, Dyslexia, and Autism
One of the most valuable lessons I learned about teaching music came from a place that didn’t involve music at all. Over the summer, I worked in a learning center teaching phonics and comprehension to children with learning difficulties such as ADD, dyslexia, and autism. As a teacher, I was given extensive training about how
Beggining Guitar Lessons – What to expect – Electric and Acoustic – Young students
So your son or daughter just got a guitar and as they are sitting on the couch plucking at strings (maybe they have broken one already) your thinking “She’s going to need some lessons”. First things first, let them play the instrument. Unless they are about to smash it, normal play, even if they don’t
Motivating studnets – Not a parents job but the Music Teachers!
One of the most challenging tasks of a music teacher is finding ways to motivate our students. We all want them to listen to us, enjoy their lessons, practice, and improve. The key is to get them to want to do all of that without it seeming like a chore, but more for the satisfaction
Favorite Piano Methods for Young Beginners. – Piano Teacher in D.C. & Baltimore
Every piano teacher has preferences on which piano methods to use for each age group, and as a piano teacher living in D.C., I definitely have my top picks for young beginners. After years of experience, I have compiled my own hybrid method that draws from the top piano curriculum resources to create a personalized
Finish Strong And Having A Place To Jump To
When learning a piece of music, especially one that might be for a recital, be sure and finish strong!!! When practicing during your Atlanta piano lessons, start with the last couple measures and make sure they are solid. This ensures you have a place to jump to if things start to go a little off
Teaching Music Students is Better with Lessons In Your Home!
In my 10 years of teaching, I’ve taught privately in schools, in my home, and now in student’s homes. Without a doubt, my experiences have proven to me that in home music lessons are the most beneficial for my students. They are more comfortable, happier, and many times more focused. My favorite scenario is when
Music Lessons are not just for learning, they are for playing!
What’s one of the best things about being a musician? You get to make music everyday. Whether you are just a beginner or advanced musician music should be a daily activity that brings joy to you and the people that hear it. Find a time everyday that you can devote a few moments to relax
Atlanta Piano and Guitar Lessons, Who’s your teacher?
I recently was at the airport and in the security line when I noticed a couple of young people who where wearing a sweater from Saint Martin Episcopal School. Being that Lessons In Your Home teaches private piano and guitar lessons at this fantastic Atlanta school. I asked the parents if the children attended to
In-home lessons, Christmas, Hanukkah, and other seasonal music
At this time of year, you have to give a lot of credit to music and it’s impact on our society. Playing songs of the season is a tradition in music that goes back farther than most. There has been a pretty consistent thread of traditional seasonal songs that hold fond memories for so many.